Throughout the month of February, the Town of Ajax celebrates Black History Month (BHM), recognizing the unique and important role of the Black community in Canada’s past, reflecting on current realities, and recommitting to positive action for the future.

This listing was produced by the Town of Ajax to promote partner Black History Month events in Ajax and throughout the Region of Durham. The listing is being updated over BHM. Please send event submissions to diversity@ajax.ca

Download 2026 Black History Month Events Calendar

February 3, 2026

Together We Rise: Durham Regional Black History Legacy Celebration

February 3 at 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Milestone Christian Centre (610 Monarch Avenue, Ajax)

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February 6, 2026

TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents "Exhibiting Forgiveness"

February 6 at 7 – 9 p.m.

St. Francis Centre for the Community, Arts and Culture (78 Church Street South, Ajax) 

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February 7, 2026

Reshaping the Culture, Community Conference 

February 7 at 12 – 5 p.m.

Audley Recreation Centre, Community Hall (1955 Audley Road North)

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February 8, 2026

Cultural Expressions for Change – The Next Ten (19th Annual Black History Month Celebration) 

February 8 at 2 p.m.

J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate (1355 Harwood Ave. N, Ajax)

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February 10, 2026

Town of Ajax, DRABPE and Toronto Black Film Festival Presents: Black Visionaries on the Big Screen

February 10 at 5:30 – 9 p.m.

St. Francis Centre for the Community, Arts and Culture (78 Church Street South, Ajax)

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February 28, 2026

2nd Annual Black Health and Wellness Day: Embracing the theme of Agency

February 28 at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Canada Event Centre (300 Water St., Whitby)

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March 22, 2026

BlackLit Durham: The History of Black Joy - BHM 2026 Showcase

March 22 at 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts, and Culture (78 Church Street South, Ajax) 

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March 28, 2026

Motown Mania: A Tribute to Motown

March 28 at 7 – 9 p.m.

St. Francis Centre for the Community, Arts and Culture (78 Church Street South, Ajax) | 

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